2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SF16 WGL

The most recent MOT on 2025-08-18 resulted in a pass , but the vehicle had two failures in 2025 and 2024 . The 2025-08-16 failure included critical issues: excessive play in the nearside track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i)), offside front tyre damage/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)), and tyre wear near legal limits (5.2.3 (e)). These suggest potential steering or suspension wear, which could compromise handling. The same tyre and seat belt issues reappeared in the 2025-08-18 pass, indicating unresolved or recurring problems. A pattern of tyre and seat belt defects is evident, alongside steering/suspension concerns . The 2024-08-20 failure highlighted brake pedal reserve travel issues (1.1.2 (a)), which could affect braking efficiency. While the 2023 MOT was clean, the 2024 and 2025 failures suggest worsening trends in critical safety components. The vehicle’s low mileage (51,924 miles at 10 years old) implies either light use or extended periods of inactivity, which may contribute to tyre perishing, seat belt degradation, and component stiffness . However, the low mileage does not definitively rule out heavy use, as the data lacks context on driving conditions. The mileage relative to age is below average (5,192 miles per year), which could indicate infrequent use or storage.